The unusual request could put sensitive data about millions of American taxpayers in the hands of Trump political appointees.
The Department of Government Efficiency could soon have access to millions of bank records and other sensitive information.
Trump may target IRS next for job cuts. CPAs warn Americans to file early before the cuts to avoid refund delays or long help lines.
Some wonder whether Elon Musk and other private citizens should have access to confidential taxpayer information.
A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social Security data.
In 2025, the IRS expanded its Direct File program into 25 states, with an estimated 30 million taxpayers eligible to use the system. You won't get all the benefits you would from a paid platform ...